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Starmer Calls for Resilience Plan Against Climate Risks

4/16/2026

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Keir Starmer says the UK government must be honest about risks it faces, including climate change and food security, given the UK's vulnerability from imports and ecosystem degradation.
He calls for a resilience plan that diversifies food supply chains and reverses cuts in climate finance.
Starmer urges a national effort to build resilience against international shocks.
The prime minister's commitment to homegrown energy must focus on sustainability.
Public support is crucial for making the hard choices necessary for this transition.

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Keir Starmer says the UK government must be honest about risks it faces, including climate change and food security, given the UK's vulnerability from imports and ecosystem degradation.
He calls for a resilience plan that diversifies food supply chains and reverses cuts in climate finance.
Starmer urges a national effort to build resilience against international shocks.
The prime minister's commitment to homegrown energy must focus on sustainability.
Public support is crucial for making the hard choices necessary for this transition.